The Queen of Cities: The Tavastian Trilogy: Book 2

By J. S. Halla

The Queen of Cities continues the epic tale of Rotko, the Tavastian warrior, which began in the novel Kings Without Lands. Fate-stricken, Rotko has traversed the Eastern Route to the heart of the Roman Empire. His years as a fur trader now exist only as a distant memory. Pursued by the vengeful Grand Prince of Rus, Rotko ekes out a living as a mercenary in the personal guard of the Roman emperor, one day at a time. Despite all the splendor he sees in Constantinople, his life feels empty.

One fateful evening, Rotko awakens alone, having lost his memory on a borderland battlefield, a jewel-adorned war banner by his side. Rotko flees wounded by enemies and finds refuge on the estate of Maria Argyropoulina, a trainer of racing chariots. Amidst the lush surroundings, Rotko recovers and rediscovers his long-lost dreams. Concurrently, his ultimate plan for returning home matures, accompanied by a suspicion that the devastation of the emperor's war campaign was fueled by a conspiracy brewing in the Queen of Cities, more wondrous than legends.

The Queen of Cities stands as the second installment in the Tavastian Trilogy, set against the backdrop of the Viking Age.
J. S. Halla, a Finnish author, skillfully breathes life into the spirit of the Viking era.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DY58V9PV
• ISBN13: 9798311457538
• Release Date: February 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 358 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"